There’s been a fair amount of hoo-hah in the nutritional web-o-sphere as of late regarding the “fattening” properties of dietary carbohydrates, what with the rise of the Paleo/Primal movement, French Dukan hype, LCHF (low carb high fat) and the old Atkins Diet Revolution movement reliving another moment of glory. The Scandinavians are certainly on board1, with Swedish and Danish bread producers feeling the toll3.

I’m not really into ‘superfoods’ as such, but I’d consider coconut oil to be right up there when it comes to uniquely superior foods for health. Here’s a quick overview on some of the major nutritional benefits of coconut oil…

This one’s not just for the fellas. Ladies, soy will also upset your sexual hormones, contribute to weight gain, bloating, gas, painful, heavy menstrual cycles and throw your mood out of whack. But let me start at the beginning…